A second wave of coronavirus stimulus payments worth $750 each will begin flowing to five million low-income Australians this week. Here's who will receive it.
“The second $750 economic support payment will inject $3.8 billion into the economy and provide an economic lifeline to millions of Australians at a time when they need it most,” Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said.
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the government was helping to keep businesses in business and Australians in jobs with $259 billion in economic support. Picture Gary RamageThe first round was made automatically in March and April to welfare recipients and eligible concession card holders who do not get the fortnightly coronavirus JobSeeker or JobKeeper payment as part of their current payment.
Government Services Minister Stuart Robert said if eligible, people would see the $750 payment arrive in their bank account from July 15 until the end of the month.
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